The Hampton River boat launch is a working man's and women's launch and Al Gauron's is conveniently right there where people gather in the morning before going out. This is real eating to get someone started for a long day, with hearty servings of very good food at very reasonable prices. Don't expect spacious dining, millennial ambience, or glamorous surroundings here. Do expect great food, good coffee, friendly staff, and straight talk, situated in a time capsule from decades ago. read more

Old school, cash only diner located on the edge of town. Nothing fancy at all, dated inside, all kinds of supplies laying around in view or just randomly stored and the staff is pretty rough around the edges. If you're not thick skinned I'd go elsewhere. The lady who took my takeout order seemed annoyed I was even there. Their menu is small and limited in choices. They only had corn and blueberry muffins and they were out of bagels except plain. One of the patrons leaving struck up a great conversation that saved me from the lady. The room was filled with lots of nice people and older folks, you just have to take the surliness of the staff with a smile. It seemed like most of the regulars in the room were able to joke with the staff. Loved the accents too. I just give it an OK because the bagels were skinny and Lenders like, a side of bacon was $5.00 for a few strips and the home fries were just OK. The corn muffin was pretty darn good though. I asked for a side of hot sauce and I had to hunt through some plastic shelving behind me for packets. It made me laugh, but I'm just setting the scene for you. For takeout go elsewhere, but the eat-in diners plates looked pretty good. Eating in may up this old joint to a fourth star. I wanted to return the next day, but found an alternative breakfast spot close by that had better food. read more

If you are looking for frills with your meal, this isn't the place for you. This is more of a hole in wall spot where the locals tend to hang out and they only accept cash. With that said we walked in and were told to seat where we wanted. We grabbed a booth and we were asked if we wanted coffee. Sure we yelled back and the waitress showed up at our table with a coffee pot, the mugs were already on the table. So was the plastic ware (remember I said NO frills) and napkins, as well as the sugar and butter, she brought some creamer with her. During the week they have lunch specials, however they have reasonable prices and large portions. We each got the number 4, which came with 2 eggs any style, a meat choice, and toast. We also each ordered a muffin. If you made it this far, don't be surprised when your food comes out on styrofoam plates (I said NO FRILLS!), but the food was good, I liked the plum muffin that was heated up and I had lots of laughs just listening to Uda, as she is a straight shooter. I will say that the lady who recommended it called herself a foodie and this is NOT where a foodie would normally send someone as this is stuff that is simple but good with NO FRILLS but will get you full and not break your pockets. With that, if I'm ever back in the area, I'll be back! read more

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Been going to Hampton for 48 years and this somehow missed me for years. The ladies that work there are amazing. Straight and to the point yes, yet messing with there customers is hilarious. The food cooked perfectly and if you luke a grilled homemade corn muffin then go here. Sassy yes but the love in the food and attentiveness is amazing go there and love the food and the ladies!!!!! read more

Love Ute. this place is ready when you need to eat breakfast and the cook is hilarious. You gotta try it out.

A friend of ours recommended this place & we have no disappointments on our 1st visit! As a matter of fact it is now my wife's & mine favorite breakfast place. Nothing fancy here, the menu is simple & basic so don't expect Eggs Benedict. I ordered 2 eggs over medium, home fries, rye toast and ham. My wife ordered the western omelette (fyi: easily enough for 2 people!), home fries and rye toast. All Very Good! Love the atmosphere, a greasy spoon that you can feel at home in. I give a solid 4-stars & if their lunch is as good as breakfast then I'll up it to 5-stars. Uda the owner is a Hoot! and a very good cook. We'll be back. read more

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Authentic as it gets. Honest food, good prices, expletives from the owner. Also, these folks are real community leaders. They run service projects to support Native American communities. We will return to Hampton just to go to Al's again. read more

Al Gauron Luncheonette - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

Great fast service, great serving sizes, and very nice staff. It was very busy and we were amazed how fast we were served. read more

Al Gauron Luncheonette - Breakfast sandwich, pancakes, eggs with hash - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

A great old school diner experience! Like the Lynyrd Skynyrd album of the same name it's Nuthin' Fancy, which makes it awesome. Tasty old fashioned breakfast food served by unpretentious friendly servers. Customers also were easy to talk to. Ute, the owner, made it a memorable and phenomenal meal. read more

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enjoyed our food and talking to the owner and waitress. all very friendly and food good and fast. they also do a lot for their community

Wonderful food, great service and portions. Ladies was nice and polite. Really enjoyed ourselves would highly recommend.

Great quick breakfast. Want to try there lunch one day but I usually go there before going fishing on Al Gauron. Ute the owner is an amazing, hard working woman, love her. She has a heart of gold (don't let the rough exterior fool you). She supports veterans and active duty service members by volunteering in the community. Please stop by if in the area, you won't be disappointed. Only open for breakfast (5am) and lunch. Cash only. read more

Cash only cost Marina Diner in Hampton. A local institution serving up very reasonable prices breakfast. Nothing fancy here. Worth a visit if you can get in. Week days it's easier to find a seat. I got the breakfast sandwich with ham. The ham was a steak so caution. read more

Al Gauron Luncheonette - Front entrance to luncheonette. - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

Good, simple food, priced right. Simple menu. Atmosphere is the same, simple. Waitstaff is great. Owner cooks, cleans, etc. And is an asset to the community. Good people. If you like your nose in the air, keep looking. This place has zero pretense. If you want simple food cooked up in front of you by salt of the earth, charitable, community conscious people this is a great stop. No credit cards & no ice - yeap, they don't have ice. read more

Fast service. Delicious breakfast. Simple menu. Omelets bigger than my head ! Ute provides entertainment, as she swears like a sailor must stop if you're in Hampton beach. read more

Al Gauron Luncheonette - Cheese omelet (number 8) - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

This place rocks. You would never guess it's as big as it is from the street. Food is terrific and really affordable- feels straight out of the 50s....LOVED it! The staff are friendly and they feed ya with love :) Thank you! We'll be back :) read more

This is a fisherman's diner! Straight forward menu. Location is a little hidden by the Bait & Tackle shop. Easy breakfast location if you are going to go fishing in the morning. Good portions! Very tasty. So pleased the hotel recommended. read more

Al Gauron Luncheonette - This is a fisherman's diner! Straight forward menu. - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

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I've been going here since I was a kid. Excellent food and service! Just make sure you eat your food!

Oh man. When they say are you sure you want 3 pancakes, they are large. They are not kidding. I think I ruined my lunch and dinner by eating too much pancakes for breakfast. Fun place! Big portions. read more

Inexpensive, no frills and large portions. What was considered 2 eggs with my breakfast was more like 4 eggs. They had pumpernickel bread instead of just the usual white or wheat options. When we walked in they were just pulling freshly made muffins out of the oven. Great spot for people watching as it seemed to be filled with locals and not tourists. If you have a party larger than 4 don't expect to get a table together. This place is cash only. read more

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Our whale watching trip got cancelled due to bad weather so we ended up here for an early lunch. Definitely not an upscale place, but if you're looking for big, hearty breakfast portions at a great price, look no further! Warning: the pancakes are the size of your head and nearly 3/4-inch thick! We got only 2 pancakes instead of 3 and it was still too much to eat. Ute is a character and kept us entertained and also offered us lots of advice on things to see up and down the coast. We enjoyed both the food and the conversation. read more

A favorite spot for locals. Portions are big and the prices are low. Food is served quickly. Waitstaff is really friendly and down to earth. Ute, the owner, is super hard working and tells it like it is. Would definitely return! read more

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First time I went to this place, I felt like I went back in time...old school diner / cafe! It doesn't look all fancy or anything, but the food is awesome and the portions HUGE! The staff, especially the owner lady from Germany are very entertaining, just make sure you finish off what's on your plate or Ute will have fun with ya....like threatening to call the local Girl Scouts to finish your meal for ya. We loved this place so much we went out of our way to go for breakfast a second time when travelling to Maine and will definately return again. read more

No renovations or updates to the decor for decades does NOT make the place homey or charming. Bad coffee served in a styrofoam cup. The bacon and cheese omelet was large, but disgusting. Unseasoned home fries and burnt the rye toast. Butter packets were defective and I couldn't open them. And...the flies. Flies everywhere on the counters on the muffins on peoples food, on me. Not good. Staff is busy, not particularly friendly and seem unaware of how disgusting the place is. read more

1st time here, wow! Pancake was bigger than the plate (dont order 3 lol), my buddies omelet was huge. Coffee was excellent. Didnt try one but the blueberry muffins look amazing! Sit at the counter and talk with the cook, well worth it haha. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

They are awesome the Servers and cook is Very Friendly Very Down to earth owners Breakfast has a awesome Portions I ordered Egg cheese omelette with Ham and home fries man they were Champ I would def Return again UTE the owner is awesome Looking forward to returning again before end of Season thanks for all u Do God Bless Al Gauron Luncheonette read more

Best breakfast I've had anywhere in maybe 25 years. The prices are very reasonable (almost out dated), the food comes out so fast it's incredible (no time to check Facebook on your phone), it's HOT (even the toast is hot with butter melted as it should be, and extremely large portions. The wait staff are very friendly and nice. Ute, the owner and cook is very funny and, well, unique in a good way! There are lots of locals in this place so they are all very comfortable with saying whatever is on their minds - with no apologies! If you want a big, tasty, hot, inexpensive breakfast that is served in two minutes this is your place. read more

This place is out of the way from the usual Hampton Beach traffic which was a nice change and seemed to be filled with locals. The food we ordered was delicious and the portions were very large. They will tease you if you order three pancakes which I don't recommend doing since you probably won't be able to finish them! Right when we sat down they took our orders and got the food to us right away. The price is great for what you are getting. The place is a little small but you can get in and out fast. read more

This cook means business! You want delicious breakfast .. like now?! Haha. She cooks fast.. and well read more

The way breakfast should be, tasty, large portions, full cup of good coffee and the price is right. Great people and that good old home feeling. Not to be missed if you are in Hampton Beach. read more

Al Gauron Luncheonette - Home Cookin - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

I've been here numerous times over the years. Let me start with this, it's not fancy by any means, it's your old school dinner, nothing has changed in years. That being said, the food was excellent and the portions where huge. The staff was also just great, they make you feel like you are at home. read more

Best place to get breakfast on the beach. Big portions ridiculously cheap. Thank the higher powers above that many tourists don't know about this place. read more

Local best place, and local secret for breakfast and lunch. Real residents know they get real value (and local entertainment/humor). Perhaps you can even get the single GIANT pancake, but you won't finish it. read more

Legendary New England experience! The food was delicious, the portions were huge and the two gals working there were so friendly and entertaining. read more

This is a local favorite. The breakfast is huge and made to order. Best omelettes ever. Took 1/2 home. The staff is great! Funny attentive and quick. The price is excellent. 2 full breakfasts for under 15.00 bucks. Don't want to really tell a lot of people about this place because it is a local Jem. Right before the bridge heading south on Ocean Blvd. Keep your eyes open or you'll pass it. read more

We camped in OOB Maine and booked a all day trip for fishing with Al Gauron. We had two kids with us going on the trip so there was no way we had time to prepare breakfast before our ride down. I looked through Yelp and found this place and it was right at the dock we were departing from. Doesn't look like much from the outside but don't let that fool you. You walk in and are greeted by the locals in there who make for nice conversation. Grab a seat at the counter and someone is there to wait on you in a second. 6 year old granddaughter eats anything but can never make up her mind. Waitress said they would make her a special pancake. Should have seen her eyes when it arrived and covered her whole plate. The rest of us got omelet meals and they were huge and delicious. None of us could finish them and they gave us to go containers that we took on the fishing trip. Come about noon they made for a good bite to eat. Great place, best people and real good food. Glad we found it. The whole bill was about $32 for basically breakfast and lunch for 4 people. Going back to HB next week and plan to start our day here again. read more

The best place, all the atmosphere one can desire. The people are the salt of the earth. You must try the blueberry muffins!!!